I believe this email is after my bank account details as it discusses that my account is overdrawn. I have not even heard of this company, let alone placed an order with them. Then there is the exe file which i think will attack my PC for details. Who do i contact? I know i could just delete it and forget about it but i don't want someone else to be fooled by it.
2006-12-13 00:41:39 · 16 answers · asked by Phillip H 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Delete it... See similar question to yours below...or above...cant remember now.
2006-12-13 00:45:21 · answer #1 · answered by puffy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hang on all. If it IS a phishing scam, and I think you all absolutely correct then just deleting it means they can go on and con some one else. Not my problem culture. I received one for my website renewal that I just knew was incorrect. I reported it to the Police and was heartened to see the Owner of the Company on crimewatch. If ever you receive these kinds of emails saying they are from your Bank or have had a problem with your account then report it to your bank.
This could be a case of identity theft and someone is trying to buy something from the company sending the email.
DONT REPLY and certainly don't open the .exe file.. Give your bank a ring and tell them what is in the email, print off a copy
don't just delete and ignore it, could be someone is emptying your account. Just check with your bank to be sure.
2006-12-13 08:51:32 · answer #2 · answered by Brian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spam is unsolicited e-mail (or news postings) pushing a point. Be it an ad for a used PC, or an urge to vote on a proposition; if you didn't ask for it, didn't sign up on a mailing list related to it, and didn't leave your e-mail address on a web form asking for more information on it, it's spam! And if it's in your mailbox, the sender might be liable for a $500 fine per instance. Some of those laws have been up held in court. See the resources at the end of this article.
2006-12-13 08:45:54 · answer #3 · answered by ladeehwk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do NOT open the EXE file, it sounds like a virus.
You should call your bank (maybe their technical support or IT department) to check the authenticity of the message (whether or not *they* were the ones who sent it; I'm guessing definite NO on that) and verify that they don't send such notices out.
2006-12-13 08:44:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a phishing e mail. I get about 10 to 20 a day. Just delete it.
2006-12-13 08:43:45 · answer #5 · answered by Maid Angela 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, don't run unknown exes.
If your email provider has a "report as spam" option, that would probably be the best bet. Otherwise, they'll have an email address for abuse, you could write them with the info or forward it with a message explanation.
2006-12-13 08:45:20 · answer #6 · answered by π² 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would contact your bank to be on the safe side!! Also it may be a virus and opening up the attachment may infect your computer. Make sure you have your browsers set up to block spam mail. Also if you have paypal...check to make sure nothing is up with that!
Good luck
2006-12-13 08:44:09 · answer #7 · answered by cutie girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ignore it and delete. Try not to open it, if you can. If you are not sure about the e-mail then delete, because if it is important the sender will contact you by phone or see you.
2006-12-13 08:52:48 · answer #8 · answered by Steveh 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well there is the saying, Caveat Emptor!
If you click on the exe file guess what? They will steal your identity and all of your money!!!
2006-12-13 08:52:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good thinking - DON'T open the attachment. Try contacting your isp.
2006-12-13 08:45:10 · answer #10 · answered by champer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋